Job Title: Animal Husbandry Officer
Organization: National Enterprises Corporation (NEC)
Job Location: NEC Farm Katonga, Uganda
Deadline: 6th February, 2014
Reports to: Farm Overseer
Job Reference: NEC/JD/MD
About NEC:
National Enterprise Corporation was established in 1989 by the Act of Parliament soon after the NRA/NRM liberation war as the commercial arm of the Army, with the view of redeploying and providing gainful employment to soldiers who were involved in the war and produce goods and services for the army, with profit being used to improve the welfare of soldiers.
Job Summary:
The Animal Husbandry officer is directly changed with looking after the health of animals on NEC farm Katonga. He/she ensures that they are healthy and when they fall sick, he/she treats them. He/she provides appropriate veterinary advice to management of the farm as and when it is deemed necessary.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Discusses with the farm overseer the best farming practices.
Periodically reviews and monitors the performance of animals on the farm and advises management accordingly.
The Officer will also be responsible for the safe custody and safety of animals on the farm.
Ensures that all animals on the farm are healthy by periodic deworming, immunizing, culling, and treating when sick.
Prepares and submits periodic technical reports to the farm overseer for onward transmission to the Board of Directors.
Implements Board of Directors' decision in conjunction with the farm overseer.
Key Performance Indicators:
Well-managed herd of animals in terms of health, numbers and maintenance.
Prompt and appropriate detection of disease that need intervention.
Regular survey and monitoring reports to protect the corporation's interests and matters relating to business operations (day-to-day activities) on the farm.
Technical advice to the management of the farm on the best animal development strategy.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a Diploma in Animal Science Husbandry from a recognized institution.
A minimum of three years’ experience on a reasonably big farm.
Those working in the military at senior level shall have an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications to:
The Corporation Secretary National Enterprises Corporation
Plot 58, Sixth Street, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 3145 Kampala, Uganda.
NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Those who had applied to the first advert need not to apply.
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